According to a statement, YL-LCL (msn 533) and YL-LCO (msn 1873) will be based out of Birmingham Int'l and London Gatwick respectively for a contract beginning Apri 29 and ending on October 31.

The twinjets add to a pair of A321-200s the UK leisure specialist will lease from Lithuanian ACMI/charter operator Avion Express (X9, Vilnius) also this summer. As previously reported, between May 1 and October 27, 2017, the two aircraft will be based out of Manchester Int'l for flights to resort destinations along and off the Mediterranean, Black Sea, and North African coasts.

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Editorial Comment:
The article has been updated to correct the history of cargo operations by Titan Airways. - 20.02.2020 - 01:44 UTC